Kimberley Ridgeway
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Highly accomplished Technical Program Manager with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects across federal, research, and private sectors. Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, overseeing construction and infrastructure programs, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams. Currently holds a TS/SCI clearance, PMP-certified and committed to delivering successful outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
Technical professional equipped with diverse experience in managing complex technical projects. Consistently drives project success through strategic planning and effective problem-solving. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments. Expertise in stakeholder communication and program lifecycle management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Program Manager
Intel Federal LLC
02.2023 - Current
- Directed, planned, and managed programs, effectively balancing government customer expectations, technical requirements, and business impact within the parameters of government contracts and Intel Federal guidelines.
- Led large-scale, high-impact, and complex programs, ensuring successful interdependencies across matrixed teams and stakeholders.
- Influenced business unit and cross-organizational strategies aligned with program goals by offering innovative solutions to a wide range of challenges.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, effectively communicated expectations to team members, and successfully managed budgets, schedules, risk mitigation, and change control processes.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards and budgetary constraints to drive project success.
- Managed procurement awards from initial negotiation through successful execution.
- Demonstrated expertise in business practices and procedures, enabling analytical, non-repetitive work across dynamic environments.
- Collaborated with compliance, legal, export control, and finance organizations to ensure full program compliance.
- Supported business development efforts by providing program management input during bid and proposal processes.
Distinguished Project Manager
Sandia National Laboratory
05.2013 - 02.2023
- Managed large-scale programs funded by the Department of Defense, ensuring seamless integration of internal and external resources, and serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholder communication.
- Led the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) portfolio, overseeing 19 high-risk, high-payoff research programs coordinated across 9 laboratory organizations and 4 laboratory divisions.
- Established effective communication channels among team members to enhance collaboration and ensure successful project completion.
- Oversaw all aspects of programs, including writing statements of work, acquiring and managing resources (including subcontractors), and tracking milestones, deliverables, and funding.
- Spearheaded the Trusted Microsystems Capability program, developing solutions to meet the Nation’s advanced microelectronics needs—including trusted radiation-hardened components for the Department of Defense and cutting-edge integrated circuits for the Intelligence Community.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary adjustments.
Project Management Office Leader
Sandia National Laboratory
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Led and supervised the Project Management Office for the Information Operations Program and the Information Analysis Center.
- Conducted proactive discovery sessions to seamlessly integrate project management resources across the Information Operations Program and the Center.
- Collaborated closely with the Center Business Manager to identify operational gaps and address critical requirements effectively.
- Streamlined communication channels and established a robust framework for resource allocation and utilization within the PMO.
- Closely monitored project progress to ensure objectives were met and deliverables were completed on time.
Project Manager/ Mgr
Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Led the establishment of the Project Accounting group within a prestigious academic and contract-based research institute specializing in respiratory diseases and illnesses.
- Orchestrated the successful management of multiple contracts and grants, ensuring adherence to established timelines and achievement of project objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement streamlined project workflows, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
- Employed proactive problem-solving skills to anticipate challenges and deliver effective solutions, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Fostered strong professional relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Maintained meticulous financial oversight by monitoring project budgets, tracking expenditures, and delivering accurate, timely financial reports.
- Leveraged advanced data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, contributing to strategic decision-making and overall project success.
Manager Project Controls/Project Accounting
AECOM
07.2000 - 09.2008
- Coordinated project management systems to accurately report costs and milestone schedules, track performance, analyze variances, forecast future activities, manage materials, procure resources, and plan project strategies.
- Administered effective policies and procedures for both infrastructure and architecture/engineering projects, overseeing document control systems, work assignments, timekeeping, personnel management, and client communications.
- Prepared and monitored divisional indirect budgets, including the presentation of comprehensive quarterly reports to corporate management.
- Ensured accuracy and consistency in timekeeping activities, guaranteeing proper timesheet charging.
- Conducted thorough reviews of weekly revenue accruals and forecasted revenue projections to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Education
Masters Certification Applied Project Management
Villanova University
Villanova, PA09.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12.1989
Skills
- Infrastructure Project Management
- EPC Contract Management and Negotiations
- Engineering Team Coordination (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
- Construction Oversight and Quality Assurance
- Strategic Planning and Risk Mitigation
- Agile and Waterfall Project Management Methodologies
- Budget Management and Financial Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance and Government Contracting
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - 2010
- IDEO Design Thinking and Advanced Design Thinking - 2020
Relocation
Actively seeking relocation to Arizona.
Timeline
Technical Program Manager
Intel Federal LLC
02.2023 - Current
Distinguished Project Manager
Sandia National Laboratory
05.2013 - 02.2023
Project Management Office Leader
Sandia National Laboratory
01.2011 - 05.2013
Project Manager/ Mgr
Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
09.2008 - 01.2011
Manager Project Controls/Project Accounting
AECOM
07.2000 - 09.2008
Masters Certification Applied Project Management
Villanova University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of New Mexico